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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.22, 492.40 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.22, 492.40 and 111.78 is: 167.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.22 : 492.40 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.22/492.40 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.22x = 492.40 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.22x = 55,040.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,040.47/328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.69

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